Galata Tower
- Address:Sishane, Istanbul
- Hours:Balcony open daily 9am - 7pm; restaurant and club open 8pm - 12am but closed on Sundays
- Admission:10 TL
Cultural Experience, Good Views / Viewpoint, Sunrise / Sunset, Monument - Historical, Tower
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The medieval Galata Tower adds a fairytale element to the hilly Beyoğlu district, on the north side of the Golden Horn.
Capped with a conical tiled steeple and gold finial, the 67 meter (220 foot) stone tower was built by the Genoese in 1348.
Visit the outdoor observation area at the top for a stunning panorama across to Sultanahmet, have dinner or a snack at the tower-top restaurant, or watch a Turkish belly-dancing show at the nightclub.
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Excellent tour into hidden parts of Istanbul with a very knowledgeable photographer. Tour can be tailor-made to your own interests, excellent value for money and with lasting memories. Continue Reading »
Walking around the top of the Galata Tower is a great way to get your bearings in Istanbul. The 360 degree views helped me to figure out how the city with its Golden Horn, Bosphorous River and mosques are pieced together. Some say you can get the same picture more cheaply by going to a rooftop bar, but no bar would have the same height as the tower. Continue Reading »
Practical Info
The Galata Tower is in Beyoğlu; elevators take you from ground level to the top floors.
To get here, cross the Golden Horn via the Galata Bridge and make your way up the hill. It’s a short walk from the Tunel metro.
